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Household Contacts of First Clade 1b Mpox Case in UK Test Positive
Health officials have reported two additional cases of a new strain of the mpox (monkeypox) virus in London, affecting household contacts of the first patient. All three individuals have been infected with the Clade 1b variant of the virus, which was first detected in central Africa and appears to transmit more easily between people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)…
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Air India Pursues Legal Action After Crew Member Assaulted in London Hotel
A female Air India cabin crew member was reportedly attacked by an intruder at a London hotel earlier this week, sources revealed. Air India is actively coordinating with local authorities to address the incident. In an official statement, an Air India spokesperson expressed deep concern over an “unlawful intrusion” at a hotel run by a prominent international chain, which led…
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Blaze Engulfs Historic Somerset House Roof, Priceless Art Collection Unharmed
London: A significant fire engulfed the roof of Somerset House, a historic landmark in central London that houses a vast collection of invaluable artwork, but has now been brought under control, as confirmed by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The fire, which erupted around midday on Saturday, fortunately resulted in no injuries. The LFB dispatched a total of 20 fire…
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Historic Somerset House Ablaze: Massive Firefighter Response in Central London
A significant fire has erupted at Somerset House, a landmark cultural center in central London, drawing a substantial firefighting force to the scene. Over 100 firefighters, supported by 20 fire engines, are working tirelessly to contain the blaze that has broken out on the building’s roof. Jonathan Reekie, Director of Somerset House Trust, confirmed that the fire originated in the…
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Australia: Electric Scooter Rentals Banned in Melbourne
Electric scooters, once hailed as a sustainable and efficient transportation option, are now facing increased scrutiny and regulatory action globally. Melbourne, Australia, has recently decided to ban e-scooter rentals following a surge in safety concerns and accidents. The city council has terminated contracts with operators Lime and Neuron, citing hundreds of complaints and a significant rise in injuries. The ban…
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UK: Riot Police Deployed Amid Nationwide Protests After Violent Night in Sunderland
Riot police have been deployed as planned protests have begun across Britain, following a night of severe violence in Sunderland. Far-right groups have drawn condemnation from MPs for disorder in London, Manchester, Southport, and Hartlepool over the past three days. In Sunderland on Friday, a police station was set on fire, and social media photos showed damage to a Citizens…
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